CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] The present disclosure relates to the field of consumer devices in general. More
particularly, and without limitation, the disclosed embodiments relate to a frame
assembly, a housing and an electronic device having the same.
BACKGROUND
[0003] Currently, an electronic device such as a mobile phone may have a rear cover, a frame
assembly, and a front cover. The frame assembly may be disposed between and coupled
to the rear cover and the front cover. Such that the frame assembly forms a frame
of the electronic device. The frame may act as bumper casing for the electronic device,
and a structure of the frame needs to be designed in a desire manner to protect the
electronic device.
[0004] An electronic device and a housing thereof are provided by
WO2017135667A1. the electronic device includes: a metal frame including an opening in the central
portion thereof; a metal plate included in the opening and having at least a part
spaced apart from the metal frame; a coupling member securing the metal plate to the
metal frame while filling the space between the metal frame and the metal plate; a
printed circuit board brought into contact with or disposed adjacent to one surface
of the metal plate; a communication module mounted on the printed circuit board and
electrically connected to at least a part of the metal frame; a display brought into
contact with or disposed adjacent to the surface of the metal plate or another surface
thereof; a first plate covering at least a part of the display device while forming
a part of an external housing together with the metal frame; and a second plate covering
the opposite side of the display device while forming a part of the external housing
together with the metal frame.
[0005] A mobile electronic device chassis is provided by
WO2014024031A1. The mobile electronic device includes an inner frame with defined antenna keep outs
and structural reinforcements. The inner frame surrounds a metal insert that provides
structural integrity to the chassis. Antennas can be attached to the outer surface
of the inner frame. The inner frame and antennas are covered by an outer frame that
surrounds the inner frame and covers the antennas to improve the aesthetics of the
chassis.
[0006] A casing for an electronic device is provided by
US20160192517A1. The casing includes a cover and a frame coupled to the cover. The frame includes
a base body and a plurality of non-conductive portions. The base body defines a plurality
of gaps spaced from each other. The non-conductive portions are correspondingly inserted
into the gaps to insulate opposite sides of each gap. A manufacturing method and an
electronic device of the casing are also provided.
SUMMARY
[0007] The invention is as set out in claim 1, preferred forms being set out in the dependent
claims 2 to 13.
[0008] In the electronic device provided in the present disclosure, by providing the non-glass-made
second frame coupled to the glass-made first frame , the second frame can serve as
a bumper of the frame assembly , and the first frame is protected by the second frame.
In addition, because the second frame and the first frame are made from different
material, the non-glass-made second frame can act as a decorative role.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this
specification, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, and together
with the description, serve to explain the principles of the disclosure.
FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic perspective view of an electronic device, in accordance
with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic perspective view of a frame assembly of the electronic
device of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 illustrates an enlarged schematic view of an area III of the frame assembly
of FIG. 2, in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 4 illustrates a schematic cross-sectional view of the frame assembly of FIG.
3;
FIG. 5 illustrates an enlarged schematic view of an area III of the frame assembly
of FIG. 2, in accordance with further another embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 6 illustrates a schematic cross-sectional view of the frame assembly of FIG.
5;
FIG. 7 illustrates a schematic cross-sectional view of the frame assembly of FIG.
5, in accordance with till another embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 8 illustrates a schematic cross-sectional view of the frame assembly of FIG.
5, in accordance with till another embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 9 illustrates a schematic cross-sectional view of the frame assembly of FIG.
5, in accordance with till another embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 10 illustrates a schematic view of a hardware environment of an electronic device,
in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS
[0010] As used herein, a "communication terminal", "electronic device" or simply a "terminal")
includes, but is not limited to, a device that is configured to receive/transmit communication
signals via a wire line connection, such as via a public-switched telephone network
(PSTN), digital subscriber line (DSL), digital cable, a direct cable connection, and/or
another data connection/network, and/or via a wireless interface with, for example,
a cellular network, a wireless local area network (WLAN)1 a digital television network
such as a DVB-H network, a satellite network, an AM/FM broadcast transmitter, and/or
another communication terminal. A communication terminal or an electronic device that
is configured to communicate over a wireless interface may be referred to as a "wireless
communication terminal," a "wireless terminal" and/or a "mobile terminal." Examples
of mobile terminals and electronic devices include, but are not limited to, a satellite
or cellular radiotelephone; a Personal Communications System (PCS) terminal that may
combine a cellular radiotelephone with data processing, facsimile and data communications
capabilities; a PDA that can include a radiotelephone, pager, Internet/intranet access,
Web browser, organizer, calendar and/or a global positioning system (GPS) receiver;
and a conventional laptop and/or palmtop receiver or other appliance that includes
a radiotelephone transceiver.
[0011] In accordance with an aspect, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, a frame
assembly for an electronic device is provided. The frame assembly includes a first
frame and a second frame. The first frame defines a receiving space for accommodating
electronic elements of the electronic device. The first frame includes an exterior
surface departing from the receiving space. The second frame is coupled to the exterior
surface of the first frame. The first frame is made of a glass material, and the second
frame is made of a material different from the glass material of the first frame.
[0012] In accordance with an aspect, in another embodiment of the present disclosure, a
housing is provided. The housing includes a rear cover and a frame assembly coupled
to the rear cover. The frame assembly includes a first frame and a second frame. The
first frame defines a receiving space for accommodating electronic elements of the
electronic device. The first frame includes an exterior surface departing from the
receiving space. The second frame is coupled to the exterior surface of the first
frame. The first frame is made of a glass material, and the second frame and the first
frame are made of different materials.
[0013] In accordance with an aspect, in further another embodiment of the present disclosure,
an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a rear cover, a display
module, and frame assembly. The rear cover and the display module are coupled to opposite
sides of the frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a first frame and a second
frame. The first frame defines a receiving space for accommodating electronic elements
of the electronic device. The first frame includes an exterior surface departing from
the receiving space. The second frame is coupled to the exterior surface of the first
frame 32. The first frame is a glass-made frame, and the second frame is a non-glass-made
frame.
[0014] As illustrated in FIG. 1, an electronic device 100 is provided, in accordance with
an embodiment of the present disclosure. The electronic device 100 can be any device
with communication function and storage function, such as: a tablet, a mobile phone,
an e-reader, a remote control, a personal computer (PC), a notebook computer, car
device, a network television, a wearable device smart, or other smart device with
network capabilities. The electronic device 100 of the illustrated embodiment will
be described by taking a mobile phone as an example.
[0015] The electronic device 100 includes a housing 12 and an electronic component 10. The
electronic component 10 includes a display module 14 and a plurality of electronic
elements (not illustrated). The display module 14 is coupled to the housing 12. The
electronic elements are received in the housing 12.
[0016] The housing 12 is configured to support the display module 14 and receive electronic
elements of the electronic device 100. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1, the
housing 12 includes a front cover 121, a rear cover 123, and a frame assembly 30.
The frame assembly 30 is disposed between and coupled to the front cover 121 and the
rear cover 123. The display module 14 coupled to one side of the frame assembly 30,
and the rear cover 123 is coupled to an opposite side of the frame assembly 30.
[0017] As illustrated in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, in one embodiment, the frame assembly 30 may
be a middle bezel assembly of the electronic device 100. The frame assembly 30 is
substantially a rectangular frame and forms a frame of the electronic device 100.
In some embodiment, the frame of the electronic device 100 may combine with the front
surface by molding. In another embodiment, the frame may combine with the rear cover
by molding. In still another embodiment, the frame may be an independent member and
assembled to the rear cover 123 and the front cover 123. In the embodiment illustrated
in FIG. 1, the frame assembly 30 is assembled with the rear cover 123 and the front
cover 121.
[0018] As illustrated in FIG. 3, the frame assembly 30 includes a first frame 32 and a second
frame 34. The first frame 32 defines a receiving space 320 for accommodating the electronic
elements of the electronic device 100. The second frame 34 is coupled to the first
frame 32. Furthermore, the second frame 34 is coupled to an exterior surface of the
first frame 32 departing away from the receiving space 320. And the second frame 34
is extending around the first frame 32. The first frame 32 is made of a glass material,
and the second frame 34 is made of a material different from the glass material of
the first frame 32. In other words, the second frame 34 is a non-glass frame, and
the first frame 32 and the second frame are made of different material. By this way,
the non-glass-made second frame 34 is disposed on an exterior surface of the glass-made
first frame 32 to protect the first frame 32. And the second frame 34 can serve as
a decoration and a bumper for the frame assembly 30 and the electronic device 100.
In some alternative embodiment, the second frame 34 may be a non-metal frame.
[0019] In some embodiments, the material of the second frame 34 is selected from a group
of metal, plastic, resin, or rubber, and any combination thereof. In some alternative
embodiments, the material of second frame 34 may be made of an elastic material, such
as plastic, resin, and rubber, and any combination thereof. In one embodiment, a toughness
of the second frame 34 is greater than a toughness of the first frame 32.
[0020] As illustrated in FIG. 4, in one embodiment, the first frame 32 includes an interior
surface 322 and an exterior surface 324. The interior surface 322 and the exterior
surface 324 are disposed at two opposite sides of the first frame 32, and the interior
surface 322 faces the receiving space 320. The first frame 32 defines a mounting groove
326 in the exterior surface 324. The mounting groove 326 is configured to receive
the second frame 34. The mounting groove 326 extends along a periphery direction of
the first frame 32, and the second frame 34 is engaged into the mounting groove 326
and surrounds the first frame 32.
[0021] Furthermore, the mounting groove 326 is located substantially at an intermediate
position on the exterior surface 324 along a height direction of the first frame 32.
So that the second frame 34 can be disposed at a peak of the exterior surface 324
when the second frame 34 is received in the mounting groove 326. In one embodiment,
an out surface of the frame assembly 30 is a curved surface, and the second frame
34 is located at a peak of the curved surface. That is, an out surface of the second
frame 34 and the exterior surface 326 of the first frame 324 cooperatively form the
out surface of the frame assembly 30. So that when the frame assembly 30 is dropped,
an impact portion may firstly apply to the second frame 34. Therefore, a cushioning
performance of the second frame 34 is effectively configured to protect the frame
assembly 30 from damaged. It should be noted that the height direction of the first
frame 32 described above should be considered as a direction that coincides with a
thickness of the electronic device 100.
[0022] Furthermore, the second frame 34 includes an exposed surface 341 departing from the
receiving space 320. The exposed surface 341 is smoothly connected with the exterior
surface 324 of the first frame 32. In some embodiments, the exterior surface 324 is
a curved surface, and the exposed surface 341 is also a curved surface that continuous
with the exterior surface 324. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4, in a cross-sectional
view of the frame assembly 30 taken along the height direction thereof, a cross-sectional
outer contour of the exterior surface 324 is presented as a first arc 3241, and a
cross-sectional outer contour of the exposed surface 341 is presented as a second
arc 3411 that continuous with the first arc 3241. The second arc 3411 is substantially
smoothly coupled with the first arc 3241. So that the frame assembly 30 can have a
smooth outer surface. In some alternative embodiments, the exposed surface 341 and
the exterior surface 324 may be other structures except curved surfaces. For example,
the exposed surface 341 and the exterior surface 324 may be planar surfaces or other
curved surfaces (such as a concave curved surfaces, wave surfaces, etc.)
[0023] As illustrated in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, in one embodiment, the frame assembly 30 further
includes a third frame 36 coupled to the interior surface 322 of the first frame 32.
The third frame 36 is made of a metal to support the first frame 32. So that the frame
assembly 30 can have a relatively high strength and toughness. In some alternative
embodiments, the material of the third frame 36 may be selected from the group of
the iron, steel, stainless steel, copper, phosphor bronze, beryllium copper, nickel
copper alloy, and magnesium aluminum alloy, etc., and any combination thereof.
[0024] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the first frame 32 may be a transparent glass frame.
The third frame 36 further includes a decorative pattern 360 formed on a surface thereof
facing the first frame 32. So that a user can observe the decorative pattern 360 through
the first frame 32. The decorative pattern 360 of the third frame 36 can be directly
formed on the third frame 36, and may be an etching pattern, a silk screen pattern,
or a laser engraving pattern, or any combination of the above.
[0025] As illustrated in FIG. 7, in one embodiment, the first frame 32 further defines a
first mounting portion 3221 in the interior surface 322 thereof, and the third frame
36 further includes a second mounting portion 361 engaged with the first mounting
portion 3221. The second mounting portion 361 is embedded with the first mounting
portion 3221. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 7, the first mounting portion
3221 is a depression defined in the interior surface, and the second mounting portion
361 is a protrusion. The protrusion is cooperated with and received in the depression.
Furthermore, the first mounting portion 3221 may be a groove extending in a circumferential
direction of the first frame 32. In other embodiments, the first mounting portion
3221 may be a plurality of grooves discretely distributed on the interior surface
322 of the first frame 32. In still other embodiments, the first mounting portion
3221 can be one or more protrusions, and the second mounting portion 361 can be one
or more depressions.
[0026] In some embodiment, the third frame 36 may be a closed loop or a non-closed loop
structure. When the third frame 36 is a closed loop, it may be an integrally formed
closed annular frame, or may be a closed frame assembled together by a plurality of
side frames. For example, the third frame 36 may include a plurality of side frames,
and the plurality of side frames are sequentially end to end to form a closed loop
frame. The connection between the plurality of side frames may be an integrally molding
connection or an assembled connection. When the third frame 36 is a non-closed frame,
it may define at least one opening. For example, the third frame 36 may include a
plurality of side frames coupled to the interior surface 322, and at least two of
the plurality of side frames are spaced apart from each other to form the opening
such that the third frame 36 is a non-closed frame. The opening may be an un-shielded
slot that is filled with un-shielded material.
[0027] As illustrated in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, in some embodiments, the frame assembly 30 further
includes an interlayer 38. The interlayer 38 is sandwiched between the first frame
32 and the third frame 36. In the illustrated embodiments, the interlayer 38 is an
adhesive layer for bonding the third frame 36 and the first frame 32. For example,
the interlayer 38 may be made of a bonding material such as glue or double-sided tape.
In other embodiments, the interlayer 38 may be a decorative layer. For example, the
interlayer 38 may be a decorative sheet disposed between the first frame 32 and the
third frame 36, such as a film sheet or other decorative material. In still other
alternative embodiments, the interlayer 38 can be a buffer layer for achieving and
buffering between the first frame 32 and the third frame 36. And the interlayer 38
can be configured to absorb impact energy of the frame assembly 30 when dropped. Furthermore,
the interlayer 38 may be made of elastic material. For example, the material of the
interlayer 38 can be selected from a group of plastic, resin, and rubber, and any
combination thereof.
[0028] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the frame assembly 30 may define one or more through
holes (not illustrated) therein. The through holes may be configured to accommodate
one or more physical buttons of the electronic device 100. The through hole can also
be configured as a power entry, a data entry, a headphone hole, a speaker sound hole,
a microphone sound entry, and the like of the electronic device 100. The through hole
may penetrate one or more of the first frame 32, the second frame 34, the third frame
36, and the interlayer 38.
[0029] In the electronic device 100 provided in the present disclosure, by providing the
non-glass-made second frame 34 coupled to the glass-made first frame 32, the second
frame 34 can serve as a bumper of the frame assembly 30, and the first frame 32 is
protected by the second frame 34. In addition, because the second frame 34 and the
first frame 32 are made from different material, the non-glass-made second frame 34
can act as a decorative role.
[0030] As illustrated in FIG. 10, in the actual disclosure scenario, the electronic device
100 can be used as a smart electronic device, such as a smart phone terminal, in which
case the electronic component 10 is usually further includes one or more (only one
is illustrated) processors 102, a memory 104, a Radio Frequency (RF) module 106, an
audio circuit 110, a sensor, an input module 118, and a power module 122. It will
be understood by those skilled in the art that the structure illustrated in FIG. 10
is merely illustrative and does not limit the structure of the electronic component
10. For example, the electronic component 10 may include more or less components those
illustrated in FIG. 10, or have a different configuration that illustrated in FIG.
[0031] One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that all other components are peripherals
relative to the processor 102. The processor 102 is coupled to the peripherals via
a plurality of peripheral interfaces 124. The peripheral interface 124 can be implemented
based on the following standards: Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART),
General Purpose Input Output (GPIO), Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), Inter-Integrated
Circuit (I2C), but not limited to the above standards. In some examples, peripheral
interface 124 may only include a bus; in other examples, peripheral interface 124
may also include other components, such as one or more controllers, such as a display
controller for connecting display panel 143 or a memory controller configured to connect
to the memory. In addition, these controllers can also be detached from the peripheral
interface 124 and integrated into the processor 102 or within a corresponding peripheral.
[0032] The memory 104 can be configured to store software programs and modules. The processor
102 executes various functional disclosures and data processing by executing software
programs and modules stored in the memory 104. The memory 104 may include high speed
random access memory and may also include non-volatile memory such as one or more
magnetic storage devices, flash memory, or other non-volatile solid state memory.
In some embodiments, the memory 104 may further include a memory remotely located
relative to processor 102, which may be coupled to the electronic component 10 or
display module 14 via a network. Examples of such networks may include, but are not
limited to, the Internet, intranets, local area networks, mobile communication networks,
and combinations thereof.
[0033] The RF module 106 is configured to receive and transmit electromagnetic waves, and
convert electromagnetic waves and electrical signals to communicate with a communication
network or other device. The RF module 106 can include various existing circuit components
for performing the communication functions, such as an antenna, a radio frequency
transceiver, a digital signal processor, an encryption/decryption chip, a Subscriber
Identity Module (SIM) card, a memory, and the like. The RF module 106 can communicate
with various networks such as the Internet, an intranet, a wireless network, or communicate
with other devices via a wireless network. The wireless network described above may
include a cellular telephone network, a wireless local area network, or a metropolitan
area network. The above wireless network can use various communication standards,
protocols and technologies, including but not limited to Global System for Mobile
Communication (GSM), Enhanced Data GSM Environment (EDGE), and wideband code. Wideband
code division multiple access (W-CDMA), Code division access (CDMA), time division
multiple access (TDMA), wireless fidelity (Wireless, Fidelity), Wi-Fi) (such as the
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards IEEE 802.10A, IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g and / or IEEE 802.11n), Voice over internet protocol (VoIP), Worldwide
Interoperability (Worldwide Interoperability) For Microwave Access, Wi-Max, other
protocols for mail, instant messaging and short messages, and any other suitable communication
protocols, even those that are not currently being developed.
[0034] The audio circuit 110, the speaker 101, the sound jack 103, and the microphone 105
cooperatively provide an audio interface between a user and the electronic component
10 or the display module 14. In the illustrated embodiment, the audio circuit 110
can receive a sound data from the processor 102, and the audio circuit 110 can convert
the sound data into an electrical signal, and transmit the electrical signal to the
speaker 101. The speaker 101 can convert the electrical signal into a sound wave that
can be heard by a human ear. The audio circuit 110 can also receive electrical signals
from the microphone 105, and convert the electrical signals into sound data, and further
transmit the sound data to the processor 102 for further processing. The audio data
may be obtained from memory 104 or the RF module 106. Additionally, audio data may
also be stored in memory 104 or transmitted by the RF module 106.
[0035] Sensors are disposed in the electronic component 10 or in the display module 14.
Examples of the sensors can include, but are not limited to, light sensors, operational
sensors, pressure sensors, gravity acceleration sensors, and other sensors.
[0036] In this embodiment, the input module 118 can include a touch screen 109 disposed
on the display module 14. The touch screen 109 can collect touch operations on or
near the touch screen 109 (such as a user using a finger, a stylus, etc., or any suitable
object or accessory operates on or adjacent to the touch screen 109), and drive a
corresponding connection device according to a predetermined program. Alternatively,
touch screen 109 may include a touch detector and a touch controller. Wherein, the
touch detector can detect the touch orientation of the user, and detect a signal brought
by the touch operation, and transmits a touch signal to the touch controller. The
touch controller can receive the touch signal from the touch detector, and convert
the touch signal into touch coordinates, and then transmit the touch coordinates to
the processor 102, and can receive a command generated by the processor 102 and execute
it. In addition, the touch detection function of the touch screen 109 can be implemented
by various types such as resistive, capacitive, infrared, and surface acoustic waves.
In addition to touching display 109, in other variant embodiments, input module 118
may also include other input devices, such as button 107. The button 107 may include,
for example, a character button for inputting a character, and a control button for
triggering a control function. Examples of control buttons include a "return to home
screen" button, a power on/off button, and the like.
[0037] The display module 14 is configured to display information input by the user, information
provided to the user, and various graphical user interfaces of the electronic component
10, which can be composed of graphics, text, icons, numbers, videos, and any combination
thereof. In one example, the touch screen 109 can be disposed on the display panel
143 to be integrated with the display panel 143.
[0038] The power module 122 is configured to provide power to the processor 102 and other
components. In the illustrated embodiment, the power module 122 may include a power
management system, one or more power sources (such as a battery or an alternating
current), a charging circuit, a power failure detecting circuit, an inverter, a power
status indicator, and any other with the electronic component 10 or a components related
to the generation, management, and distribution of power within the display module14.
[0039] The electronic device 100 can also include a locator for determining the actual location
at which the electronic device 100 is located. In this embodiment, the locator applies
a location service to implement the positioning of the electronic device 100. The
positioning service should be understood as a technology or service of the location
of the object being located, which acquire the location information (such as latitude
and longitude coordinates) of the electronic device 100 by using a specific positioning
technology, and marking the electronic map.
1. A frame assembly (30) for an electronic device, comprising:
a first frame (32) defining a receiving space (320) for accommodating electronic elements
of the electronic device (100), the first frame (32) comprising an exterior surface
(324) departing from the receiving space (320); and
a second frame (34) coupled to the exterior surface (324) of the first frame (32);
wherein
the first frame (32) defines a mounting groove (326) in the exterior surface(324);
the mounting groove (326) extends along a periphery direction of the first frame (32);
the second frame (34) is engaged into the mounting groove (326) and surrounds the
first frame (32); the first frame (32) is made of a glass material, and the second
frame (34) is made of a material different from the glass material of the first frame
(32); the second frame (34) comprises an exposed surface (341) departing from the
receiving space (320); the exposed surface (341) is smoothly connected with the exterior
surface (324) of the first frame (32); an outer surface of the frame assembly (30)
is formed by the exposed surface (341) and the exterior surface (324), and the outer
surface is departing from the receiving space (320).
2. The frame assembly (30) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the material of the second
frame (34) is selected from a group of metal, plastic, resin, rubber, and any combination
thereof.
3. The frame assembly (30) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein the exterior
surface (324) is a curved surface, and the exposed surface (341) is a curved surface;
the exposed surface (341) is continuous with the exterior surface (324).
4. The frame assembly (30) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first
frame (32) further comprises an interior surface (322) facing the receiving space
(320), the frame assembly (30) further comprises a third frame (36), and the third
frame (36) is coupled to the interior surface (322) of the first frame (32).
5. The frame assembly (30) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the third frame (36) is made
of a material selected from a group of iron, steel, stainless steel, copper, phosphor
bronze, copper, beryllium copper, nickel copper alloy, magnesium alloy, and any combination
thereof.
6. The frame assembly (30) as claimed in any one of claims 4 to 5 , wherein the first
frame (32) is transparent, and the third frame (36) has a surface facing the first
frame (32), and a decorative pattern (360) is formed on the surface facing the first
frame (32).
7. The frame assembly (30) as claimed in any one of claims 4 to 6, wherein the first
frame (32) further defines a first mounting portion (3221) in the interior surface
(322), and the third frame (36) further comprises a second mounting portion (361);
the second mounting portion (361) is engaged with the first mounting portion (3221).
8. The frame assembly (30) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the first mounting portion
(3221) is a depression defined in the interior surface (322), the second mounting
portion (361) is a protrusion cooperated with and received in the depression.
9. The frame assembly (30) as claimed in any one of claims 4 to 8 , wherein the third
frame (36) is a closed loop frame or a non-closed loop frame.
10. The frame assembly (30) as claimed in any one of claims 4 to 8, wherein the frame
assembly (30) further comprises an interlayer (38); the interlayer (38) is sandwiched
between the third frame (36) and the first frame (32).
11. A housing (12) for an electronic device (100), comprising:
a rear cover (123), and
the frame assembly (30) of any one of claims 1 to 10.
12. The housing (12) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the first frame (32) further comprises
an interior surface (322) facing the receiving space (320), and the frame assembly
(30) further comprises a third frame (36); the third frame (36) is coupled to the
interior surface (322).
13. An electronic device (100), comprising:
a rear cover (123);
a display module (14); and
the frame assembly (30) of any one of claims 1 to 10.
1. Rahmenanordnung (30) für eine elektronische Vorrichtung, die Folgendes umfasst:
einen ersten Rahmen (32), der einen Aufnahmeraum (320) zur Unterbringung elektronischer
Elemente der elektronischen Vorrichtung (100) definiert, wobei der erste Rahmen (32)
eine Außenfläche (324) umfasst, die von dem Aufnahmeraum (320) abgeht; und
einen zweiten Rahmen (34), der mit der Außenfläche (324) des ersten Rahmens (32) gekoppelt
ist; wobei der erste Rahmen (32) eine Befestigungsnut (326) in der Außenfläche (324)
definiert; sich die Befestigungsnut (326) entlang einer Peripherierichtung des ersten
Rahmens (32) erstreckt; der zweite Rahmen (34) mit der Befestigungsnut (326) in Eingriff
steht und den ersten Rahmen (32) umgibt; der erste Rahmen (32) aus einem Glasmaterial
hergestellt ist und der zweite Rahmen (34) aus einem Material, das von dem Glasmaterial
des ersten Rahmens (32) verschieden ist, hergestellt ist; der zweite Rahmen (34) eine
freiliegende Fläche (341) umfasst, die von dem Aufnahmeraum (320) abgeht; die freiliegende
Fläche (341) glatt mit der Außenfläche (324) des ersten Rahmens (32) verbunden ist;
eine Außenfläche der Rahmenanordnung (30) von der freiliegende Fläche (341) und der
Außenfläche (324) gebildet wird und die Außenfläche von dem Aufnahmeraum (320) abgeht.
2. Rahmenanordnung (30) nach Anspruch 1, wobei das Material des zweiten Rahmens (34)
aus einer Gruppe von Metall, Kunststoff, Harz, Gummi und einer beliebigen Kombination
daraus ausgewählt ist.
3. Rahmenanordnung (30) nach einem der Ansprüche 1-2, wobei die Außenfläche (324) eine
gekrümmte Fläche ist und die freiliegende Fläche (341) eine gekrümmte Fläche ist,
wobei die freiliegende Fläche (341) mit der Außenfläche (324) durchgängig ist.
4. Rahmenanordnung (30) nach einem der Ansprüche 1-3, wobei der erste Rahmen (32) ferner
eine Innenfläche (322), die zu dem Aufnahmeraum (320) weist, umfasst, die Rahmenanordnung
(30) ferner einen dritten Rahmen (36) umfasst und der dritte Rahmen (36) mit der Innenfläche
(322) des ersten Rahmens (32) gekoppelt ist.
5. Rahmenanordnung (30) nach Anspruch 4, wobei der dritte Rahmen (36) aus einem Material
hergestellt ist, das aus einer Gruppe von Eisen, Stahl, Edelstahl, Kupfer, Phosphorbronze,
Kupfer, Berylliumkupfer, Kupfernickellegierung, Magnesiumlegierung und einer beliebigen
Kombination daraus ausgewählt ist.
6. Rahmenanordnung (30) nach einem der Ansprüche 4-5, wobei der erste Rahmen (32) transparent
ist und der dritte Rahmen (36) eine zu dem ersten Rahmen (32) weisende Fläche aufweist
und ein dekoratives Muster (360) auf der zu dem ersten Rahmen (32) weisenden Fläche
ausgebildet ist.
7. Rahmenanordnung (30) nach einem der Ansprüche 4-6, wobei der erste Rahmen (32) ferner
einen ersten Befestigungsabschnitt (3221) in der Innenfläche (322) definiert und der
dritte Rahmen (36) ferner einen zweiten Befestigungsabschnitt (361) umfasst; wobei
der zweite Befestigungsabschnitt (361) mit dem ersten Befestigungsabschnitt (3221)
in Eingriff steht.
8. Rahmenanordnung (30) nach Anspruch 7, wobei der erste Befestigungsabschnitt (3221)
eine in der Innenfläche (322) definierte Vertiefung ist, wobei der zweite Befestigungsabschnitt
(361) ein mit der Vertiefung zusammenwirkender und darin aufgenommener Vorsprung ist.
9. Rahmenanordnung (30) nach einem der Ansprüche 4-8, wobei der dritte Rahmen (36) ein
durchgängiger Rahmen oder ein nicht durchgängiger Rahmen ist.
10. Rahmenanordnung (30) nach einem der Ansprüche 4-8, wobei die Rahmenanordnung (30)
ferner eine Zwischenlage (38) umfasst; wobei die Zwischenlage (38) zwischen den dritten
Rahmen (36) und den ersten Rahmen (32) geklemmt ist.
11. Gehäuse (12) für eine elektronische Vorrichtung (100), das Folgendes umfasst:
eine hintere Abdeckung (123), und
die Rahmenanordnung (30) nach einem der Ansprüche 1-10.
12. Gehäuse (12) nach Anspruch 11, wobei der erste Rahmen (32) ferner eine zu dem Aufnahmeraum
(320) weisende Innenfläche (322) umfasst und die Rahmenanordnung (30) ferner einen
dritten Rahmen (36) umfasst; wobei der dritte Rahmen (36) mit der Innenfläche (322)
gekoppelt ist.
13. Elektronische Vorrichtung (100), die Folgendes umfasst:
eine hintere Abdeckung (123);
ein Displaymodul (14); und
die Rahmenanordnung (30) nach einem der Ansprüche 1-10.
1. Ensemble cadre (30) pour un dispositif électronique, comprenant :
un premier cadre (32) définissant un espace de réception (320) pour recevoir des composants
électroniques du dispositif électronique (100), le premier cadre (32) comprenant une
surface extérieure (324) partant de l'espace de réception (320) ; et
un deuxième cadre (34) accouplé à la surface extérieure (324) du premier cadre (32)
; le premier cadre (32) définissant une rainure de montage (326) dans la surface extérieure
(324) ; la rainure de montage (326) s'étendant le long d'une direction périphérique
du premier cadre (32) ; le deuxième cadre (34) étant engagé dans la rainure de montage
(326) et entourant le premier cadre (32) ; le premier cadre (32) étant fabriqué en
un matériau en verre, et le deuxième cadre (34) étant fabriqué en un matériau différent
du matériau en verre du premier cadre (32) ; le deuxième cadre (34) comprenant une
surface exposée (341) partant de l'espace de réception (320) ; la surface exposée
(341) étant connectée de manière lisse à la surface extérieure (324) du premier cadre
(32) ; une surface extérieure de l'ensemble cadre (30) étant formée par la surface
exposée (341) et la surface extérieure (324), et la surface extérieure partant de
l'espace de réception (320).
2. Ensemble cadre (30) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le matériau du deuxième
cadre (34) est choisi parmi un groupe constitué de métal, plastique, résine, caoutchouc
et n'importe quelle combinaison de ceux-ci.
3. Ensemble cadre (30) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 et 2, dans lequel
la surface extérieure (324) est une surface courbe et la surface exposée (341) est
une surface courbe ; la surface exposée (341) étant continue avec la surface extérieure
(324).
4. Ensemble cadre (30) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, dans lequel le
premier cadre (32) comprend en outre une surface intérieure (322) faisant face à l'espace
de réception (320), l'ensemble cadre (30) comprenant en outre un troisième cadre (36)
et le troisième cadre (36) étant accouplé à la surface intérieure (322) du premier
cadre (32).
5. Ensemble cadre (30) selon la revendication 4, dans lequel le troisième cadre (36)
est fabriqué en un matériau choisi parmi un groupe constitué de fer, d'acier, d'acier
inoxydable, de cuivre, de bronze phosphoreux, de cuivre, de cuivre au béryllium, d'un
alliage nickel-cuivre, d'un alliage de magnésium et de n'importe quelle combinaison
de ceux-ci.
6. Ensemble cadre (30) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 4 et 5, dans lequel
le premier cadre (32) est transparent et le troisième cadre (36) présente une surface
faisant face au premier cadre (32), et un motif décoratif (360) est formé sur la surface
faisant face au premier cadre (32).
7. Ensemble cadre (30) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 4 à 6, dans lequel le
premier cadre (32) définit en outre une première portion de montage (3221) dans la
surface intérieure (322), et le troisième cadre (36) comprend en outre une deuxième
portion de montage (361) ; la deuxième portion de montage (361) étant engagée avec
la première portion de montage (3221).
8. Ensemble cadre (30) selon la revendication 7, dans lequel la première portion de montage
(3221) est un renfoncement défini dans la surface intérieure (322), la deuxième portion
de montage (361) est une saillie coopérant avec, et reçue dans, le renfoncement.
9. Ensemble cadre (30) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 4 à 8, dans lequel le
troisième cadre (36) est un cadre en boucle fermée ou un cadre en boucle non fermée.
10. Ensemble cadre (30) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 4 à 8, l'ensemble cadre
(30) comprenant en outre une couche intercalaire (38) ; la couche intercalaire (38)
étant prise en sandwich entre le troisième cadre (36) et le premier cadre (32).
11. Boîtier (12) pour un dispositif électronique (100), comprenant :
un recouvrement arrière (123) et
l'ensemble cadre (30) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 10.
12. Boîtier (12) selon la revendication 11, dans lequel le premier cadre (32) comprend
en outre une surface intérieure (322) faisant face à l'espace de réception (320),
et l'ensemble cadre (30) comprend en outre un troisième cadre (36) ; le troisième
cadre (36) étant accouplé à la surface intérieure (322).
13. Dispositif électronique (100), comprenant :
un recouvrement arrière (123) ;
un module d'affichage (14) ; et
l'ensemble cadre (30) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 10.